I am sure you will get a variety of responses here. I think it is a good idea to find a good program to guide you along, but I tried it for quite awile with only free ebooks, etc, and what that did for me was get me familiar with a lot of things so that when I DID invest in a small program it was like stepping into a candy store - I had so many light bulb moments. lol

It is still a learning process, regardless whether you invest in a program or not.

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There are a lot of great programs out there, but watch out for "quick and easy" sales pitches. Also, if you are thinking about a specific program, you can post the name of the program and ask questions in the forum to make sure it is legit - just make sure to get a variety of opinions!

There are certainly lots of genuine online money making plans out there. Unfortunately there are even more plans that are either scams or just badly thought through, neither of which are going to make you any money.

If you find a business that catches your eye make sure you have phone or email contact. Better still both, and DO ask questions about the business before you sign up. Anybody trying to sign you up to a genuine online business should be more than happy to answer your questions.

The safe route is always to create your own product. When you pull in 100% of the commisions its great.

You cant tweak someone elses product. You have no control over the sales page capture page and funnel if there is one. So you have to test test test different programs and products to see if they convert well saving you alot of time and money in the long run.

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I would absolutely get involved in a program, or start with a good marketing ebook.
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That is an excellent way to go.

Before you do purchase or join anything, ask here in this forum or Google it..to make sure it is reputable.